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If you have asked what happens during formatting, it means the storage medium is prepared for a file system so the operating system can manage and save data. Depending on the formatting method, existing files and file-system structures may become inaccessible. The quick formatting process is usually faster, whereas the full format requires more time. Before proceeding with formatting of your hard drive, SSD, USB drive, or memory card, make sure that you have backed up all the necessary files. In case some important data is made inaccessible due to formatting, do not save any files on this drive right away. Notchox can be used as recovery software in some particular cases.